Omar Sharif
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Omar Sharif was born on April 10, 1932, in Alexandria [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]. His native language was Arabic , and he practiced the religion of Islam . His father was Joseph Chalhoub [11]. He received his education at Victoria College and Cairo University .
Sharif worked as an actor, film actor, writer, non-fiction writer, television actor, and bridge player [1]. His professional fields included acting, contract bridge, and film [12], and he worked in the Western genre . His notable works include Doctor Zhivago and Lawrence of Arabia . He received the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement, César Award for Best Actor, Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama, Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture, and Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor [13][14].
He was married to Faten Hamama from 1955 to 1974 [15]. Sharif died on July 10, 2015, at Behman Hospital [16][1][2][4][5][6][7][9][17][10]. The cause of his death was myocardial infarction [18].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Al-Sayeda Nafeesah Mosque[11]
- Father: Joseph Chalhoub[12]
- Spouse: Faten Hamama[13]
- Child: Tarek Sharif[14]
- Country of citizenship: Egypt[15]
- Native language: Arabic[16]
- Occupation: bridge player[17]
- Field of work: acting[18], contract bridge[19], film[20]
- Educated at: Victoria College[21], Cairo University[22]
- Notable work: Doctor Zhivago[23], Lawrence of Arabia[24], Mackenna's Gold[25], There Is a Man In Our House[26]
- Award received: Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement[27], César Award for Best Actor[28], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[29], Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture[30], Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor[31], Order of Merit[32]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Genre: Western[35]
- Named after: Omar Bradley[36]
- Commons category: Omar Sharif[37]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[38]
- Sport: contract bridge[39]
- Family name: Demitri[40], Shalhoub[41], Sharif[42]
- Given name: Michel[43], Omar[44]
- Pseudonym: عمر الشريف[45]
- Medical condition: Alzheimer's disease[46]
- Manner of death: natural causes[47]
- Filmography: Omar Sharif filmography[48]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[49]
Why It Matters
Omar Sharif has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 59 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was Omar Sharif born?
Omar Sharif's place of birth was Alexandria[2].
Where did Omar Sharif die?
Omar Sharif passed away in Behman Hospital[4].
Who were Omar Sharif's parents?
Omar Sharif's father was Joseph Chalhoub[12].
Who was Omar Sharif married to?
Omar Sharif's spouses include Faten Hamama[13].
What did Omar Sharif do for work?
Omar Sharif worked as an actor[5], film actor[6], writer[7], non-fiction writer[8], and television actor[9].
Where did Omar Sharif go to school?
Omar Sharif was educated at Victoria College[21] and Cairo University[22].
What awards did Omar Sharif receive?
Honors received include Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement[27], César Award for Best Actor[28], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[29], and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture[30].